Hooksett has a general population of 3,609 and an overall student population of 7,260. Approximately 7,119 of Hooksett's students are enrolled in schools that offer mental health programs.
Of the 1 mental health schools in Hooksett, the largest mental health school, by student population, is Southern New Hampshire University. In 2010, Southern New Hampshire University graduated approximately 35 students from its mental health program.
In 2010, 35 students graduated with a mental health degree in Hooksett. In 2009 tuition at mental health schools in Hooksett was $26,442 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,000 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a mental health program in Hooksett. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $10,816 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $32,042.
If you plan on staying in Hooksett after graduating from mental health school, you should know that job prospects for mental health counselors in Hooksett, which is the most popular mental health profession, are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 4 mental health counselors in New Hampshire were working in the greater Hooksett area. The number of mental health counselors in Hooksett is expected to increase by 30% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for mental health counselors.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a mental health counselor in Hooksett is $39,510 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for mental health counselors.
Southern New Hampshire University
Address:
2500 N River Rd, Manchester, New Hampshire 03106
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate